# On White Brothers explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by James McIntyre.

## What happens

A brief poem celebrating the White Brothers' performance, expressing pleasure at the gathered audience's delight in listening to these worthy and charming songsters.

## Themes in this chapter

### Community and Social Gatherings

The poem depicts a community gathering where people listen with delight to the White Brothers' performance.

## Key lines

> To us it is a pleasing sight, To see so many here to night; All listening with so much delight Unto those worthy men of might The charming songsters, Brothers White.

We are delighted to see such a large audience tonight, all joyfully listening to the talented and admirable White Brothers.

_The poet expresses joy at the crowd and praises the performers._

## Links

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